FAULTLINE BAR CHANGES HANDS

As a parting show of his appreciation, former owner Jorge Usatorres has set up two scholarship awards for LGBTQI students at Los Angeles City College. BY PAULO MURILLO Jorge Usatorres, the financial executive who saved, rebranded and revived the Faultline, Read more

And The Winner Is…

  Mr. Christopher St. West Leather Jeffrey Erdman wins the title of Mr. L.A. Leather 2016.  BY PAULO MURILLO  |  PHOTO BY MOTORBOOT PHOTOGRAPHY Jeffrey Erdman made history at Los Angeles Leather Pride this month for being the very first Read more

BLACK / LASHED

Michael Sam on confronting racism from within the gay community and how a frenzy of media interest changed his life. BY VICTOR MELAMED Michael Sam might have faced a backlash from middle America when he came out to a frenzy Read more

Reaching Higher Risk Men

KENNY NEAL SHULTS “Like to Party” PrEP campaign creator Kenny Neal Shults responds to AHF complaint. BY BRENDEN SHUCART In the most recent salvo in their campaign against the HIV prevention strategy PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), the AIDS Healthcare Foundation has Read more

Mississippi Burning

Kit Williamson (R), John Haibach Mad Men actor Kit Williamson marries longtime partner John Haibach and speaks out against Mississippi passing new anti-LGBT bill. BY VICTOR MELAMED Actor and filmmaker Kit Williamson is overjoyed to announce his wedding to longtime Read more

Exxx-cellent…

‘Simpsons’ Smithers, personal assistant to Mr. Burns, gay reveal this month was inspired by the writer’s son. BY ORLY LYONNE When Waylon Smithers Jr. finally officially came out this month, after 27 years in the closet on “The Simpsons,” he Read more

It Takes A Village

AIDS Assistance Program—Food Samaritans holds its annual gala “Evening Under the Stars.” BY ORLY LYONNE Each year AIDS Assistance Program—Food Samaritans (AAP) hosts a popular end-of-season gala that helps raise critical funds and honors the people and organizations in the Read more

Laundry Baskets

With White Party season upon us it’s time to spring for a good pair of underwear. Here are a few offerings from some of the best brands around. Photos by: Dusti Cunningham Photo Shoot Models: Robert Craig Welch, Gavin Rumancek, Read more

When To Leave The Party

Manny Rodriguez, Executive Director and Founder of La Fuente Hollywood Treatment Center, on how to enjoy White Party Palm Springs in the best possible way. BY MANNY RODRIGUEZ The world famous and legendary White Party Palm Springs descends upon us Read more

The Calendar | 04.2016

  SATURDAY, APRIL 9 SPLASH! WET N WILD WHITE PARTY PALM SPRINGS Wet n Wild Water Park, 500 S Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, 11am – 6pm. Visit jeffreysanker.com for more information. A 21-acre water park oasis, filled with the Read more

The Epidemic | 04.2016

Getting Closer Is a cure for HIV and AIDS just a few years away? Researchers at Temple University hope so. BY VICTOR MELAMED Scientists at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Pennsylvania say clinical trials for Read more

The Event | 04.2016

Mr. L.A. Leather Contest 2016    Mr. Christopher St. West Leather Jeffrey Erdman has won the title of Mr. L.A. Leather 2016. The contest took place this month at The Globe theatre in downtown Los Angeles. The first runner is Read more